Series

The First

★ 5.9(96)201846m1 season

The First is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch The First

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Good to know

Creator: Beau Willimon
Release date: 2018-09-14
Runtime: 46m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Network: Hulu
Status: Canceled
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Endeavor Content

The First — trailer

About The First

The First is a 2018 web series in the Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres, created by Beau Willimon, starring Sean Penn, Natascha McElhone and Oded Fehr. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes, and originally aired on Hulu. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 96 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The First in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Follow the first human mission to Mars, exploring the challenges of taking the first steps toward interplanetary colonization. The story focuses not only on the astronauts, but also on their families and loved ones, as well as the ground team on Earth.

Seasons (1)

Season 18 eps · 2018

Cast

Sean Penn

Tom Haggerty

Natascha McElhone

Laz Ingram

Oded Fehr

Eitan Hafri

Anna Jacoby-Heron

Denise Hagerty

Hannah Ware

Sadie Hewitt

LisaGay Hamilton

Kayla Price

Keiko Agena

Aiko Hakari

James Ransone

Nick Fletcher

Rey Lucas

Matteo Vega

Brian Lee Franklin

Lawrence

Themes & keywords

planet marsdrug addictionspace colonyaddictionspacealienastronautastronomymartian civilization

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The First in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The First is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The First on Netflix?+

The First is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How many seasons of The First are there?+

The First has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.

Who stars in The First?+

The First stars Sean Penn, Natascha McElhone, Oded Fehr, Anna Jacoby-Heron and Hannah Ware.

When did The First come out?+

The First is a 2018 web series created by Beau Willimon.

What genre is The First?+

The First is Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.

Who created The First?+

The First was created by Beau Willimon.